Pinworm - Oxyuris equi
Introduction
This is an endoparasite, but the main damage is due to anal irritation and stress from that irritation.
It is rarely seen in donkeys in the UK.
Diagnosis
Clinical signs
Tail rubbing is a frequent diagnostic feature.
Laboratory tests
The eggs may not be found in the faeces, but can be recovered from the perineum using sticky tape.
Treatment
- Routine anthelmintic treatment and symptomatic care - see treatment of strongyles
Control
- Routine anthelmintic programme
- Responds well to most of the common anthelmintic compounds
- Periodic steam-cleaning of stables
Literature Search
Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
Pinworm in donkeys publications
References
- Trawford, A. and Getachew, M. (2008) Parasites In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 6
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